• ABOUT TIGP

The Taiwan International Graduate Program is a Ph.D. program, started in 2002, established by Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution of Taiwan. In cooperation with top universities in Taiwan, Academia Sinica offers advanced, inter-disciplinary Ph.D. Programs in ten fields that span the natural and physical sciences, as well as computational linguistics. TIGP students will learn in all-English teaching and research environments, and enjoy access to world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities at Academia Sinica and partner universities. All applicants who are admitted to TIGP will receive a fellowship from Academia Sinica. Fellowship will be granted for applicants who receive admission.
 

• PROGRAMS OFFERED

TIGP currently offers 12 Ph.D. programs in cooperation with key national research universities. Below is a list of our partner universities and the Academia Sinica institutions with which they are associated:

1. Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics in Drug Discovery and Biotechnology

   http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~tigpcbmb/

2. Molecular Science and Technology

   http://tigp.iams.sinica.edu.tw/

3. Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences

   http://abrc.sinica.edu.tw/mbas/

4. Molecular and Cell Biology

   http://www.imb.sinica.edu.tw/mcb/

5. Bioinformatics

   http://tigpbp.iis.sinica.edu.tw/

6. Nano Science and Technology

   http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/TIGP-NANO/

7. Molecular Medicine

   http://www.ibms.sinica.edu.tw/mmp/

8. Earth System Science

   http://www.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/tigp-ess/

9. Biodiversity

   http://biodiv.sinica.edu.tw/TIGP-BP

10. Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

    http://npas.programs.sinica.edu.tw/ins/

11. Social Networks and Human-Centered Computing http:// tigpsnhcc.iis.sinica.edu.tw
12. Sustainable Chemical Science and Technology

    http://tigp-scst.chem.sinica.edu.tw

Important Notes:

1. All the applicants ONLY can apply for ONE TIGP program.
2. The submitted application materials will not be returned to applicants under any circumstances. All application materials should be received by TIGP before the deadline.
3. Please don’t submit your academic transcripts of intermediate school.

• APPLICATION

To apply electronically, you are most welcomed to create an account, compile your application materials, and submit your application in TIGP’s online application portal:

After you fill in your referees’ information, your referees will have access to our online recommendation portal.
The electronic files are satisfied for online application. If you passed the preliminary evaluation, you will need to send the following documents by post:

1. Your academic transcripts and test score(s) (TOEFL/IELTS/GRE).
2. The academic transcripts need to be delivered directly from the university’s office of registrar in sealed envelopes. The foregoing academic transcripts comprise MS and BS transcripts both (for Master degree holder) or BS transcript only (for Bachelor degree holder).
3. The standardized test score(s) can be sent from the examination institution (e.g. ETS), our institution CODE and Name are 7142 and Academia Sinica, respectively, or if you have a test score at hand, you may also send your own copy to TIGP Office.

 
TIGP Office Address:
Taiwan International Graduate Program Office
128 Academia Road, Section 2
Nankang, Taipei 115
Taiwan
 

1. REQUIREMENTS
2. Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree
3. English proficiency
4. GRE General test & Subject test (requirements vary by program)
5. Academic transcript for coursework completed post high school
6. Three letters of reference
7. Statement of purpose

English proficiency options as below:

• TOEFL:

79-80 Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT)
 
Note: TOEFL institutional Testing Program (Toefl-ITP) is not the option of English proficiency.
 

• IELTS:

Generally, IELTS test score is accepted by all TIGP Ph. D. programs as an indication of English proficiency.
A minimum overall Band Score of 5.5 on the Academic Test is required for admission to programs that accept IELTS score (please refer to the specific admission requirements of your program)
 

• GEPT:

Applicants in Taiwan may take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), administered by the Language Training and Testing Center, National Taiwan University. Under this option, applicants must submit a high-intermediate level certificate (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) with their application.
 

• TOEIC:

A minimum score of 785.
 
 Important Note:
All above test scores must be taken within the past two years.
For standardized exams listed above (TOEFL; GRE general, GRE subject), our institution CODE is 7142 and NAME is Academia Sinica.
 
English proficiency can be waived if applicants are from English-speaking countries* or their previous degree is from either English-speaking countries* or a university primarily taught in English.
 
*Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.
 

1. TUITION & COSTS

• Tuition Fee

Universities charge higher (usually twice) tuition fees for international students than domestic students. So Academia Sinica will subsidize the difference in fees for five consecutive years, during which international students will be paying the same tuition fees as domestic students.
 
Regarding tuition amount in domestic rate, it varies from one partner university to another. Still, it is generally around NTD28,000~31,000 (USD933~1,033) per semester for the first four semesters and around NTD16,000~20,000 (USD533~666) per semester for the rest of the semesters till graduation. One year has two semesters. To learn more about the tuition costs for your TIGP program, please get in touch with your program secretary.
 

• Living Cost

 
Compared to most western countries, the living cost is not so high and slightly varies between different cities in Taiwan. The following list is an example of living costs in Taipei city which can be regarded as the highest level in Taiwan. The more frugal you are, the more you can reduce the monthly expenses.
 
Accommodation: approx. NT$5000~14000 /month
Generally, an on-campus dormitory (around NT$5500/month) is cheaper than off-campus housing (around NT$5000~14000/month) for a single room. An apartment with a shared space is also more affordable than a suite room.
 
Food (excluding luxuries and tobacco): approx. NT$6000~10000 /month
The cheapest way to eat is to do your own cooking. You can get a good meal at a reasonable price from cafeterias, café, or food courts.  Some average prices: a cup of coffee/tea in a café: NT$40~60, a sandwich at a bakery: NT$60~80, a dinner in a restaurant: NT$120~180.
 
Studies and personal requirements (books, National Health Insurance, transportation, recreation): approx. NT$1000~3000 /month
 
For further inquiries regarding admissions, kindly contact TIGP Office at tigp@gate.sinica.edu.tw and for further inquiries regarding application procedure, kindly visit